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🌱 Birds Quarantined At Hogle + Homeless Camp Abatement Near Capitol
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Up and at 'em, Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Breezy with some sun. High: 70 Low: 44.
Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:
- The latest homeless camp abatement in Salt Lake City on Victory Road dismantles what at least one person living there described as one of the more stable encampments for those experiencing homelessness in the city. The abatement effort will leave what city officials estimate are about 50 camp residents who will be looking for 'stability' and somewhere else to stay, although camp residents say that number is closer to 100. (KUER 90.1)
- We're seeing stripes. Utah's Hogle Zoo now has six Hartmann's zebras at home in its African Savanna exhibit after the successful birth of a new zebra foal born earlier this month. The foal's mother, Ziva, has given birth twice before, and zoo staff say this one was nearly a "textbook" delivery. Bryce is the young zebra's name and can be seen out and about as temperatures warm. (ABC4.com)
- Quarantining is for the birds. Staying with the animals for our third story, the Hogle Zoo has quarantined its birds due to the current spreading of the avian flu in bird populations across the country. With two cases confirmed in Utah, the zoo has decided to isolate its birds and drain its pond to not entice wild birds from getting too close to the exhibits within the zoo. (KSL.com)
Today in Salt Lake City:
- Tanner Dance presents DreamWorks Shrek Jr. the Musical at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, downtown. (5:00 & 7:30 PM)
- Catch Fur Foxen headlining at Metro Music Hall tonight along with Palace of Buddies and Grace Mattes. (7:00 PM)
- The Leonardo at Library Square presents Immersive Leo Libations with Sommelier Jim Santangelo pairing and presenting wines celebrating the "Italian Renaissance." (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Look no further than these Salt Lake City animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in the Salt Lake City area are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. (Salt Lake City Patch)
- You've got questions. We've got answers. The mission of the Salt Lake County Health Department is simple: "To promote and protect the community and environmental health." We work to protect and improve the well-being of all county residents by preventing disease, illness, and injury and by impacting social, economic, and environmental factors fundamental to excellent health What do you want to see and learn from us? What topics do you want to explore? Is there something you wish you had more information on? We want to make sure you have the info you need to succeed. (Salt Lake County Health Department)
- Saturday we're providing enhanced service on TRAX to help folks get to and from Rice-Eccles Stadium for Monster Jam. If you're heading to the event, keep in mind this is a #TicketAsFare event, your Monster Jam ticket is your UTA fare all day, across services. For more details, see rideuta.com/events. (Utah Transit Authority - UTA)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.
— Joseph Peterson
About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.
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